Vietnamese Coffee in Switzerland: Origin, Ritual and Taste
Vietnamese Coffee in Switzerland
Bold, sweet, slow-brewed. Discover what makes Vietnamese coffee so special — and why the Phin filter ritual from Vietnam belongs right here in Switzerland.
Vietnamese coffee, carefully sourced from Vietnam. Brewed with an aluminium Phin filter. Available at phinkafi.ch.
Vietnamese coffee is still an insider tip in Switzerland — undeservedly so. Vietnam is one of the largest coffee producers in the world, and the traditional Phin filter ritual is one of the simplest, most flavourful brewing methods there is. PHIN brings this experience from Vietnam to Winterthur — and from there, across all of Switzerland.
- What makes Vietnamese coffee special
- From the highlands to your cup
- The Phin filter explained
- Myths about Vietnamese coffee
What Makes Vietnamese Coffee Special?
Robusta Tradition
Vietnam is one of the world's largest Robusta producers. High-quality Vietnamese Robusta doesn't taste bitter — it tastes of dark chocolate, caramel and roasted nuts.
Aluminium Phin Filter
The Phin filter sits right on your glass and lets the coffee drip slowly — no power, no capsule, no noise. Just coffee, water and 5 minutes of time.
Sweet Notes
Careful processing gives Vietnamese beans a deep flavour — caramel, hazelnut, chocolate. Unlike anything you know from European espresso.
Ritual & Enjoyment
Cà Phê Sữa Đá — iced coffee with condensed milk — is Vietnam's national coffee. The waiting is part of it. The Phin drips at its own rhythm.
From the Highlands to Your Cup
Vietnam & Coffee
Vietnam is one of the world's most important coffee-producing countries, second only to Brazil — largely thanks to Robusta. The plantations in Vietnam's highlands benefit from an ideal climate: warm, humid, with a pronounced dry and rainy season. The result is bold, full-bodied beans with a profile that's barely known in Europe.
PHIN in Switzerland
PHIN KLG is a Swiss brand for Vietnamese coffee, based in Winterthur. All three coffees — Saigon Drip, Da Lat Dawn and Hanoi Haze — are carefully sourced from Vietnam and delivered straight to Swiss coffee lovers. The Starter Set includes everything for your first Phin brew.
The Ritual: Slow Is Good.
The aluminium Phin filter sits on your glass. You add ground coffee, pour hot water over it — and wait. Four to six minutes. No pressing, no pumping, no power. The coffee drips at its own pace. The result is a full, rounded coffee with a natural sweetness that few other brewing methods achieve. This isn't a workaround for bad coffee — it's its own cultural technique from Vietnam.
Myths About Vietnamese Coffee
| Myth | Reality |
|---|---|
| Robusta is inferior coffee | High-quality Vietnamese Robusta has a complex flavour profile — chocolate, caramel, nut. It's its own category, not a filler. |
| Vietnamese coffee needs condensed milk | Condensed milk is a tradition, not a requirement. PHIN coffee tastes great black, with milk, with condensed milk, or over ice — your choice. |
| The Phin filter is complicated | Phin coffee just needs ground coffee, hot water and 5 minutes of patience. Our guide shows every step. |
| You can't find Vietnamese coffee in Switzerland | PHIN ships straight from Winterthur across all of Switzerland. Three coffees and a Starter Set — all at phinkafi.ch. |
Which PHIN Coffee Suits You?
Saigon Drip
The classic. 100% Robusta from Vietnam, carefully sourced. Tastes of dark chocolate, caramel and roasted almond. Ideal for Cà Phê Sữa Đá or black coffee. CHF 9.00.
Shop Saigon DripDa Lat Dawn
The blend for anyone after body and fruitiness. 60% Robusta / 40% Arabica. Tropical fruit, hazelnut, cinnamon zest. Great black or over ice. CHF 11.00.
Shop Da Lat DawnHanoi Haze
100% Arabica from Vietnam. Floral notes, caramel, milk chocolate. The elegant entry point for anyone who prefers it a little softer. See the Cà Phê Nâu Đá recipe. CHF 13.00.
Shop Hanoi HazeFAQ
Directly from PHIN at phinkafi.ch. PHIN KLG is based in Winterthur and ships across all of Switzerland. The shop carries all three coffees plus the Vietnamese Coffee Starter Set.
The Phin filter is a traditional Vietnamese brewing tool made of aluminium. It sits right on your glass. Add ground coffee, pour hot water over it, wait — done. 4–6 minutes, no power, no machine. Detailed step-by-step instructions in our Phin Filter Guide.
Often, yes — especially Robusta coffees like Saigon Drip, which contain more caffeine than Arabica. If you prefer it milder, reach for Hanoi Haze (100% Arabica) or Da Lat Dawn (60% Robusta / 40% Arabica). More in our coffee comparison.
The Vietnamese Coffee Starter Set includes all three coffees (100g each) plus an aluminium Phin filter — ideal for comparing. Want to jump straight in? Da Lat Dawn (60% Robusta / 40% Arabica) is a balanced starting point.
Enjoy Vietnam at Home
PHIN's Vietnamese Coffee Starter Set includes an aluminium Phin filter and three coffees from Vietnam — Saigon Drip, Da Lat Dawn and Hanoi Haze. Everything you need to experience the ritual yourself.